Homing
/An installation by Todd Laby, Audrey Heller and Pamela Merory Dernham exploring our unsettled notions of origin, memory, and finding one’s bearings. February 7–23, 2013
tody Laby/photo by Cesar rubio
Audrey heller
Pamela Merory dernham
Purveyors of Obsolete Californias
/An installation by Shipping & Receiving (Heather Smith and Torreya Cummings) explored the relics and customs of Californias that no longer exist. January 3–26, 2013
Bent, Twisted, Warped
/An exhibition of student work made from locally sourced hardwoods culminates the semester-long course at California College of the Ats taught by David Colwell, a pioneering maker of sustainable furniture. December 15-16, 2012
Unwieldy Beast
/A screening of the award-winning short about Gary Frank Skaggs and his Pianobike, directed by Brandon Loper. Skaggs performed his original ragtime while Kevin “Tex” Bohlin of St. Frank coffee served up espresso and coffee-based cocktails.
Reflectorize!
/November 9, 2012
A band of makers/cycling advocates led by Nancy Botkin organized this drop-in workshop offering an array of reflective treatments for clothing and bags to make folks more visible at night.
Palette Playhouse
/Architect Steve Walker hosted this design-build workshop engaging children in the creating of a temporary, play space made from shipping pallets. October 13-28, 2012
Carrom and Chai Social
/A one-day gathering introducing the pleasures of carrom, an Indian board game, and chai, presented by Priya Mobile.
Strictly Vinyl
/A one-day music event featuring guest DJs and their favorite vinyl selections,from country to punk, curated by Roula Seikaly and Amanda Roscoe Mayo.
Skill Exchange
/Three days of free and low-cost workshops engaging folks in the social and economic value of hands-making – from lamp repair and bike maintenance to home brewing and photography basics. Presented by Kate Koeppel. September 7-9, 2012
Post-Car Travel Agency
/A pop-up travel agency educating visitors about the possibility of car-free vacations and offering a selection of car-free travel accoutrements. Presented by Kelly Gregory and Kristin Saunders with Swift Industries. August 19–26, 2012
Deep Craft
/Scott Constable and Ene Osteraas-Constable’s community-engaged studio featured a line of Deep Craft items made during their three-week residency along with a curated selection of goods by fellow artisans. July 23 – August 12, 2012
Occupy Design
/A one-night event featuring the artists and designers behind Occupy Design, Chalkupy, Art is My Occupation, and Occucards. Mobile infographic screenprinting lab, chalk mural tutorial, protest poster exhibition, and more.
